Mikey Erg Explained

Mikey Erg (real name Mike Yannich) is a punk rock drummer, guitarist, and vocalist, from New Jersey. He has played in numerous bands, most famously The Ergs!,[1] but also Star Fucking Hipsters,[2] The Dopamines,[3] The Unlovables, Dirtbike Annie, Parasites,[4] and The LLC (the house band on The Chris Gethard Show). In 2016, he released his first solo album, Tentative Decisions.[5]

In 2013, a change.org petition was started to have Erg fill the vacant drummer slot in Against Me!. Although Atom Willard was eventually given the position, the petition caught the attention of the band's front-woman Laura Jane Grace, who then recorded a four song demo with Mikey for a project unrelated to Against Me![6]

Discography

ArtistTitleCredit(s)LabelYear
Dirt Bike AnnieIt Ain't Easy Bein' Single Drums/backing vocalsDirtnap Records2002
Dirt Bike AnnieShow Us Your DemonsDrums/backing vocalsDirtnap Records2003
The Ergs!dorkrockcorkrodLead vocals/drumsWhoa Oh Records2003
Brook PridemoreFirst Name/Last NameDrumsCrafty Records2004
The UnlovablesCrush, Boyfriend, HeartbreakDrumsWhoa Oh Records2005
Brook PridemoreThe Reflecting SkinDrumsCrafty Records2006
For ScienceWay Out Of ControlDrums/backing vocalsDon Giovanni Records2006
The Ergs!Upstairs/DownstairsLead vocals/drumsDirtnap Records2007
The Measure (SA)Songs About People...and Fruit N' ShitDrumsDon Giovanni Records2008
The Radio FacesParty at the Bushwick HotelBass/vocalsArt of the Underground2008
Used KidsYeah NoDrumsSalinas Records2009
Psyched To DieYear OneLead vocals/guitarsDirtnap Records2009
House BoatThe Delaware OctopusDrums/backing vocalsIt's Alive Records2009
House BoatProcessing ComplaintsDrums/backing vocalsTraffic Street Records2010
The Measure (SA)NotesDrumsNo Idea Records2010
Star Fucking HipstersFrom the Dumpster to the GraveDrums/backing vocalsFat Wreck Chords2011
The Slow DeathTurnstile Comix #1DrumsSilver Sprocket Bicycle Club2011
Mikey ErgValentine's DayLead vocals, guitar, bass, drumsPaper + Plastick2011
The Slow DeathBorn Ugly, Got WorseDrumsKiss of Death Records2011
Mikey ErgFucifierLead vocals, guitar, bass, drumsBloated Kat Records2012
House BoatThe Thorns of LifeDrums/backing vocalsTraffic Street Records2012
Alexander Kerns / Mikey ErgUntitled Kerns / Erg split 7-inchAll instruments and vocals on B-sideAsian Man Records2012
Mikey Erg / Barrakuda McMurderUntitled split floppy diskAll instruments and vocals on A-sideBloated Kat Records2013
Pale AngelsPrimal PlayDrumsKiss of Death Records2013
WorriersCruel OptimistDrumsDon Giovanni Records2013
WorriersSinead O'RebellionDrumsYo-Yo Records2013
Mikey Erg / Warren Franklin & The Founding FathersUntitled split EPAll instruments and vocals on A-sideCount Your Lucky Stars2014
WorriersImaginary LifeDrumsDon Giovanni Records2015
Connor Ratliff & Mikey ErgThe Spirit of RatliffGuitar and backing vocalsState Champion Records2015
Mikey ErgTentative DecisionsLead vocals, guitar, bass, drumsDon Giovanni Records2016
WorriersSurvival PopDrumsDon Giovanni Records2017
Mikey ErgWaxbuilt CastlesLead vocals, guitar, bass, drumsDon Giovanni Records2019
WorriersYou or Someone You KnowDrums6131 Records2020

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ergs Play Final Show. philly.com. 2016-07-25.
  2. Web site: Tours: Star F*cking Hipsters Punknews.org. 10 March 2011 . punknews.org. 2016-07-25.
  3. Web site: Editor's Pick: The Best Pop-Punk Album of 2010 : The Massachusetts Daily Collegian. dailycollegian.com. 2016-07-25.
  4. Web site: The Ergs – The Carabar – Columbus, OH – Show Review Racket Magazine. 4 November 2008 . racketmag.com. 2016-07-25.
  5. Web site: Mikey Erg announces his debut solo album, streams "Comme Si About Me" · Newswire · The A.V. Club. 11 May 2016 . avclub.com. 2016-07-25.
  6. Web site: MIkey Erg - Interview - YouTube. youtube.com. 2016-07-25.